Aaron Broussard bribe defendant in line for sentencing delay

Bill Mack, the Kenner businessman who bribed Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard for help in getting public contracts, would have his sentencing postponed for six months under a new motion that prosecutors filed in federal court Friday. Although Mack and Broussard have already pleaded guilty, Mack "has continued to cooperate with the government," the motion says. Mack is one...

Bill Mack, the Kenner businessman who bribed Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard for help in getting public contracts, would have his sentencing postponed for six months under a new motion that prosecutors filed in federal court Friday. Although Mack and Broussard have already pleaded guilty, Mack "has continued to cooperate with the government," the motion says.

Mack is one five defendants, all of whom have admitted crimes, awaiting sentencing in the government's investigation of political corruption during Broussard's 2004-10 administration. His current sentencing date is Jan. 10.

In the new motion, Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Chester seeks to delay Mack's sentencing 180 days "so that he may continue to assist the government with his active cooperation." The motion says Mack's attorney, Eddie Castaing Jr., joins in the request. (Read the motion.)